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Mr. Rooter® Corporation in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Franchise 500”
Vancouver, B.C. (December 14, 2010) - Entrepreneur magazine ranked Mr. Rooter Corporation No. 122 in its prestigious “Franchise 500” listing for 2011.
Known as the world’s first, best and most comprehensive list of franchises, the plumbing company moved up 25 slots from last year. The magazine bases its rankings on financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system.
“Moving up in this respected ranking is a reflection of our dedication to providing outstanding customer experiences,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Corporation. “Our Mr. Rooter Plumbing teams across North America work hard to deliver customer-centered and professional plumbing and drain cleaning services each and every day.”
The plumbing company also ranks No. 32 in the 2011 “Top Home Based Franchises”, up six slots from the year before. Mr. Rooter increased nine spots to No. 103 in America’s “Top Global Franchises” for 2011 as well.
Available online at www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500, the “Franchise 500” list is published in the magazine’s January 2011 issue, which will hit newsstands on December 21.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing has five affiliate companies that also made the ranking: Rainbow International® at No. 129, Glass Doctor® at No. 167, Mr. Electric® at No. 186, Aire Serv® at No. 197 and Mr. Appliance® at No. 200.
About Mr. Rooter®:
Established in 1970, Mr. Rooter is an all-franchised, full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company with approximately 300 franchises worldwide. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500” and Franchise Times Top 200, Mr. Rooter franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers. Mr. Rooter began franchising in 1974 and is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information or to find the location nearest you, please visit our Web site at www.mrrooter.ca.
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